Batteries for the SB 800

[kipper]

Might get that Varta 15min battery charger from DSE. Be good to get a 5th battery as you can charge individual cells.

http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.a ... y206_1.htm

Those powerbase ones look interesting too.

[Greg B]

Kipper, it is a good deal I think. I bought the charger and another 8 batteries, two sets for the SB 800 abd a coupol,e for something else.

The beauty of the 15 minute charge - even though others seem to have overlooked it - - is that getting 5 batteries charged in 30 mins is a lot better than 90 mins or more.

Highly recommended.

[kipper]

Hmmm. I'm really considering the Varta charger, just wonder if the extra pack is worth getting. What I was thinking about doing is just using a non-rechargable for the 5th cell, which at the moment I'd say would be a rare occurence.

[lukeo]

Hmm interesting read. I have a 8 way charger here, can do 8 AAA to D cell batteries. Perfect.

Now all i need is 5 more rechargeables, a D70 and a SB 800

[Greg B]

Or as my father used to say..

If we had any eggs, we could have eggs and bacon, if we had any bacon.

[Greg B]

Hmmm. I'm really considering the Varta charger, just wonder if the extra pack is worth getting. What I was thinking about doing is just using a non-rechargable for the 5th cell, which at the moment I'd say would be a rare occurence.

kipper, just noticed your post. The 5th battery is great for rapid recycle, I leave it on all the time. The book counsels against any mixing of batteries. I doubt whether a non-rechargeable would have the same oomph as the chargeables (the vartas are 2000 mAh). I reckon you would be better off getting the extra varta and have them all the same.

[johndec]

For those looking at the Varta charger and batteries, here is a quick review of it (under the Rayovac brand name):

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_rev ... c_ic3.html

[Greg B]

Thanks John, I'm glad it didn't say they were a dud!!!

[fozzie]

Greg,

Same product, probably from the same manufacturer in China, so did 'Varta' copy 'Rayovac' or vice versa. Patent laws don't exist anymore

As you know I have the 'Varta' product and it works extremely well. Full set of additional batteries a must.

Cheers,

[Greg B]

I reckon it is just a rebadging fozzie.

Yes, I am very happy with mine too, still haven't run down the first charge yet!